Lions Backs Sidelined

The resurgent Detroit Lions have announced a pair of devastating setbacks to their running backs.

Detroit RB Jerome Harrison

A trade between Philadelphia and Detroit of RB Jerome Harrison form the Eagles Ronnie Brown was voided when Harrison failed to pass his physical. A subsequent brain tumor was discovered and Harrison will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Promising 2nd year man and top RB Jahvid Best is also out after sustaining a concussion, and intial medical reports reveal the effects of this latest injury may have serious long term consequences for Best and are potentially career-threatening.

Detroit RB Jahvid Best

While these injuries are a blow to the Lions season, of greater importance is the well being of these two respected opponents and young men. Packers Weekly and the rest of Packer Nation join in wishing both Mr. Harrison and Mr. Best and their families all the very best and a full recovery.